Rattle off
verb
To quickly say or recite a list of items or information from memory.
She was able to rattle off all the capital cities in Europe
Often appears as...
- rattle off a list
- rattle off facts
verb
To perform or produce something quickly or without much thought.
He could rattle off a poem he had just written in minutes
Often appears as...
- rattle off a poem
- rattle off a letter
verb
To quickly say or recite a list of items or information from memory.
She was able to rattle off all the capital cities in Europe
Often appears as...
- rattle off a list
- rattle off facts
verb
To perform or produce something quickly or without much thought.
He could rattle off a poem he had just written in minutes
Often appears as...
- rattle off a poem
- rattle off a letter
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Emphasizes swift recitation, implying skill or familiarity with the topic.
During the quiz show, he managed to rattle off answers rapidly.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
At the party, she could rattle off all the celebrity gossip.
Pro Tip 3/3Confidence Indicated
The speaker usually sounds sure of themselves when they rattle off information.
He confidently rattled off his extensive travel experiences.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Emphasizes swift recitation, implying skill or familiarity with the topic.
During the quiz show, he managed to rattle off answers rapidly.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
At the party, she could rattle off all the celebrity gossip.
Pro Tip 3/3Confidence Indicated
The speaker usually sounds sure of themselves when they rattle off information.
He confidently rattled off his extensive travel experiences.
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Implication
Emphasizes swift recitation, implying skill or familiarity with the topic.
During the quiz show, he managed to rattle off answers rapidly.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Commonly used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
At the party, she could rattle off all the celebrity gossip.
Pro Tip 3/3Confidence Indicated
The speaker usually sounds sure of themselves when they rattle off information.
He confidently rattled off his extensive travel experiences.
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